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FujiFilm S4000 vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
FujiFilm FinePix S4000 front
 
Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651 front
Portability
65
Imaging
46
Features
56
Overall
50

FujiFilm S4000 vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Key Specs

FujiFilm S4000
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 540g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
  • Launched January 2011
  • Alternative Name is FinePix S4050
Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1560mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 567g - 125 x 114 x 89mm
  • Released January 2014
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FujiFilm S4000 vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Overview

Below is a in depth analysis of the FujiFilm S4000 and Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Kodak. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the S4000 (14MP) and Astro Zoom AZ651 (21MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S4000 was launched 4 years earlier than the Astro Zoom AZ651 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting through a full comparison, below is a concise summation of how the S4000 scores vs the Astro Zoom AZ651 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S4000 over the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651

 S4000 Astro Zoom AZ651 

Reasons to pick Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 over the FujiFilm S4000

 Astro Zoom AZ651 S4000 
ReleasedJanuary 2014January 2011More recent by 36 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution920k460kCrisper display (+460k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the FujiFilm S4000 and Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651

 S4000 Astro Zoom AZ651 
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

FujiFilm S4000 vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The FujiFilm S4000 provides exterior dimensions of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) while the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 has specifications of 125mm x 114mm x 89mm (4.9" x 4.5" x 3.5") having a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the S4000 and the Astro Zoom AZ651.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the S4000 and Astro Zoom AZ651 is 67 and 65 respectively.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S4000 vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to see the contrast between sensor measurements just by looking at specs. The graphic below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the S4000 and Astro Zoom AZ651.

All in all, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 to resolve more detail utilizing its extra 7MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older S4000 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S4000 vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S4000 vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm S4000
Portrait photography with Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651
35
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
54
has manual focus
good MP (21 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm S4000
Street photography with Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than competition in class (540 grams)
59
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
more heavy than average in class (567 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm S4000
Sports photography with Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651
47
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
51
long zoom range (24-1560mm 65.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (21 megapixels)
features tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Travel photography highlights
Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Travel photography highlights
54
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (540g)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
60
good MP (21 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
fairly wide (24mm)
great reach (1560mm)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than average in class (567 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 as a Landscape photography camera
Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 as a Landscape photography camera
41
rather wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
54
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (21 megapixels)
saves RAW formats
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 as a Vlogging camera
Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 as a Vlogging camera
24
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic socket
heavier than competition in class (540 grams)
60
fairly wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
missing microphone socket
more heavy than average in class (567 grams)
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FujiFilm S4000 vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S4000 and Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651
 FujiFilm FinePix S4000Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Kodak
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S4000 Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651
Other name FinePix S4050 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-01-05 2014-01-07
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 21MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 25
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 24-1560mm (65.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focusing distance 2cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 97% 100%
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs -
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 9.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 540g (1.19 pounds) 567g (1.25 pounds)
Dimensions 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") 125 x 114 x 89mm (4.9" x 4.5" x 3.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 pictures -
Battery type AA -
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD / SDHC -
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $279 $419